2018 Chevrolet C3500, Chevrolet G4500 and others recall: brake lights
Excellance, Inc reported this safety recall on March 26, 2019. It covers about 36 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36
- reported
- Mar 26, 2019
- owners notified
- Mar 21, 2019
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.
Recall number 19V236000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C3500 2018 2018
- Chevrolet G4500 2018 2018
- Ford E-350 2018 2018
- Ford E-450 2018 2018
- Ford F-550 2018 2018
- Ford F-650 SD 2018 2018
- Freightliner M2 2018 2018
- International 4300 2018 2018
- Ram 4500 2018 2018
Questions about recall 19V236000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet C3500, Chevrolet G4500 and others brake lights?
Yes. Recall 19V236000, reported on March 26, 2019, covers about 36 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V236000?
Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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